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iShares China Large-Cap ETFClose $36.28EOD only
Max Pain
$37.00
Next expiry May 22, 2026
Expected Move
±$0.67
1.8% from close
Price Gap
+0.72
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
16
Low premium
P/C OI
0.89
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.5/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: May 19, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
May 19, 2026 close
FXI Theta Report
Analysis based on market close May 19, 2026
DirectionalTheta GangFlowEarningsConsensus

Consensus-supported lens with chain history and key metrics in the rail.

Theta Verdict

Attractiveness3 / 10
Sizing: Conservative
Primary: Wait for better setup
Invalidation: Spot breaks below 35 or VIX spikes above 20.
Confidence:
8 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +0.5 spot 1.9% from MP; +0.5 VIX 18

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
IV (29.7%) significantly above VIX (18.1%) – elevated premiums but driven by front-week put skew.
Favorable?
No

Term structure: Term structure steep in front week (put IV 130% vs 33% call) then normalizes; suggests fear near term but longer-term IV stable.

⚠️Front-week put IV extreme (130%) – reflects hedging demand, not repeatable premium.
📉Bearish flow and negative GEX ($-43.6M) make selling puts risky.

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Below

GEX regime: Trending ($-43.6M)

Gamma flip: ~$32.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 126,321 (11.8% below spot)

OI concentrations: Put OI: 126,321 at $36 (11.8% below spot). Call OI wall: $39-$41. Max pain: $37 (front week).

Verdict: Moderate pin risk near $36-$37 for front week; wider pin range for monthly.

Premium Opportunities

#1
Call credit spread
Sell 2026-06-18 $38.00/$39.00 call spread
Sells upside call premium, betting on limited upside above $38.
Credit: $0.14-$0.18
Max loss: $0.82
BE: $38.18
Mgmt: Monitor spot; consider early exit if spot approaches $37. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_call: Wide spread (50%).
#2
Iron condor
Sell 2026-07-17 $34.00/$33.00 put wing and $39.00/$41.00 call wing
Sells put and call wings outside expected range, profiting from time decay.
Credit: $0.31-$0.37
Max loss: $1.63
BE: 33.63 / 39.37
Mgmt: Adjust wings if volatility shifts; close at 50% profit. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_put: Wide spread (60%).; short_call: Volume below 5.; long_call: Volume below 5.

Risk Alerts

!Negative GEX (-$43.6M) amplifies sell-offs; dealer positioning aligned with downside.
!Front-week put skew suggests extreme tail risk premium – likely non-repeatable.
!Spot below max pain ($37) and major support ($36) – bearish signal.
How to Use These Reports
This theta reflects the market close on May 19, 2026.
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What to remember

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If the report conviction and the raw data disagree, slow down and resolve the mismatch before sizing risk.